Brian d'Arcy James to Appear in SMASH Season 2 Premiere

According to Newsday, Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Brian d'Arcy James, who is currently starring in the world premiere of the musical Giant at The Public Theater through December 2, will return to NBC's "Smash" in the premiere episode of season 2 as Debra Messing's husband 'Frank Houston'.

"Let's just say Frank has a chance to respond to some of the things that occurred last season," James told Newsday.

James has appeared on Broadway in Time Stands Still, Next to Normal, Shrek the Musical, The Apple Tree, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Children And Art, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sweet Smell of Success, Titanic, Carousel and Blood Brothers. His off-Broadway theatre credits include Giant (as mentioned above), Port Authority, Flight, Pardon My English, The Wild Party, Floyd Collins, Public Enemy and more.